Abstract: Process for the continuous preparation of ethylene copolymers by free-radical copolymerization of ethylene and at least one comonomer (b) selected from among ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, esters of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, ethylenically unsaturated phosphonic acids and esters of ethylenically unsaturated phosphonic acids, wherein one or more inhibitors are metered separately from ethylene and the comonomer or comonomers (b) into the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Copolymers comprising as comonomers in copolymerized form: (a) ethylene, (b) one or more compounds of the general formula I (c) if appropriate, one or more alkenylphosphonic diesters, (d) if appropriate, one or more other free-radically copolymerizable comonomers, whose variables are defined as follows: R1 is selected from hydrogen and unbranched and branched C1-C10-alkyl, R2 is selected from hydrogen and unbranched and branched C1-C10-alkyl, R3 is selected from hydrogen, phenyl, benzyl, and unbranched and branched C1-C10-alkyl and unbranched and branched hydroxy-C2-C10-alkyl, as free acid or partially or completely neutralized with alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonia or organic amine.

Abstract: Composite materials comprising at least one natural fiber, at least one thermoplastic polymer, and at least one random copolymer having a molar mass Mn of up to 20,000 g/mol. The random copolymer is produced from the copolymerization of ethylene and at least one comonomer. The comonomer is selected from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated C3-C10 monocarboxylic acids; ethylenically unsaturated C4-C10 dicarboxylic acids or their anhydrides; epoxy esters of ethylenically unsaturated C3-C10 monocarboxylic acids, and (b4) comonomers of the general formula I: wherein R1 and R2 are a hydrogen or an unbranched or branched C1-C10-alkyl; R3 is identical or different and is a hydrogen, unbranched and branched C1-C10-alkyl or C3-C12-cycloalkyl, where two radicals R3 may be bonded together to form a 3-10-membered ring; X is an oxygen, sulfur or N—R4; R4 is an unbranched or branched C1-C10-alkyl; and A1 is a divalent group selected from C1-C10-alkylene, C4-C10-cycyloalkylene, and phenylene.

Abstract: A glass-to-metal bushing for ignitors of airbags or belt tensioning pulleys. A metal pin is arranged in a slot in the base plate in the fixing material, the base plate being formed by one element whereby the base geometry describing the slot is produced by at least one separation process. Structure is provided between the front and rear of the base plate for preventing relative motion of the fixing material in the direction of the base plate rear portion across from the inner circumference of the slot.

Abstract: A method of treating surfaces using one or more than one copolymer (A) comprising as comonomers in copolymerized form: (a) ethylene, (b) one or more alkenylphosphonic diesters, (c) if appropriate, one or more other free-radically copolymerizable comonomers.

Abstract: The present invention comprises the use of acrylate polymers molecularly imprinted in the presence of at least one pesticide for the preparation of an agrochemical formulation with controlled release of active agent, formulations comprising the abovementioned acrylate polymers molecularly imprinted in the presence of at least one pesticide and at least one pesticide, processes for the preparation of the abovementioned formulations and the use of the abovementioned formulations in plant protection.

Abstract: Water-soluble copolymers which comprise, in copolymerized form, (a) 60 to 99% by weight of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated polyalkylene oxide monomer of the formula I H2C?CR1—X—YR2—OnR3??I ?in which the variables have the following meanings: X is —CH2— or —C(O)—, if Y is —O—; is —C(O)—, if Y is —NH—; is —O— or —O—(CH2)4—, if Y is a chemical bond; Y is —O—, —NH— or a chemical bond; R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is C2-C4-alkylene radicals, which may be identical or different and also linear or branched, but where at least 50% of the radicals R2 are ethylene; R3 is C1-C22-alkyl, phenyl, p-(C1-C12-alkyl)phenyl or hydrogen; n is an integer from 6 to 50, (b) 1 to 40% by weight of at least one nonquaternized dipolar monomer comprising at least one nitrogen atom, (c) 0 to 39% by weight of other nonionic monoethylenically unsaturated monomers and (d) 0 to 10% by weight of other anionic monoethylenically unsaturated monomers and have an average molecular weight Mw of from 2000 to 500 000 D, and the u

Abstract: An ignition device, which is simple and inexpensive to produce, for a pyrotechnic protection device, in particular an airbag or seatbelt tensioner is provided. The ignition device includes a base with a deformed metal carrier part having a current leadthrough for an electrical ignition and a cap connected to the base, a propellant charge being enclosed between the base and cap, and the metal carrier part of the base having a base body and a welding rim of reduced thickness compared to the base body, the cap being welded to the welding rim by way of an encircling weld seam.

Abstract: Polyolefin waxes bearing (meth)acrylate groups, process for preparing them and their use.

Abstract: The invention concerns a transceiver module for an optical data network, comprising an optical interface for connection with an optical transmission line and an electrical interface for connection with a host board, wherein the electrical interface is suitable for providing the transceiver module with payload data to be sent on the optical transmission line and for providing the host board with payload data read from the optical transmission line, and further comprising monitoring means for monitoring the optical transmission line, which the transceiver module comprises an analyzing means for processing measuring data provided by the monitoring means in a statistical manner, and where the analyzing means is connected to the electrical interface for providing processed measuring data to the electrical interface. The inventive transceiver module is easy to install, and only a small amount of monitoring data needs to be transferred.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polymers which comprise, in copolymerized form, an ?-olefin, at least one alkenyl ester and at least one ester of an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid with higher alcohols as an additive for fuel oils and lubricants and especially as a cold flow improver in fuel oils; to the fuel oils and lubricants additized with these polymers; and to additive packages comprising such copolymers. The invention also relates to quaternary and higher copolymers which comprise the abovementioned monomers in copolymerized form.

Abstract: The device for manufacturing glass, in which bubble formation on precious metal components is prevented, has a precious or refractory metal wall (12, 43) at least partially surrounding a glass melt from which the glass is made, a first electrode pair (20, 21) for measuring oxygen partial pressure at an interface between the glass melt and the wall to obtain an actual value, a second electrode pair (12, 43, 20) for measuring an oxygen partial pressure in the glass melt to obtain a set point value and a regulating system (39, 45) for adjusting the oxygen partial pressure at the interface according to a comparison between the actual value and the set point value, so that the oxygen partial pressure at the interface is within a safe range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for maintaining the compatibility of legacy receivers in network termination units of an optical distributing network structure, especially in a passive optical network, when in the distributing network structure advanced receivers with a multiple of the data rate of the legacy receivers shall be operated too, in which signals for the advanced receivers are transmitted on the same wavelength and using the same physical paths as signals for the legacy receivers, in which, while transmitting signals for the advanced receivers at the same time also signals for the legacy receivers are transmitted, and in which the amplitude of the signals for the advanced receivers compared to the amplitude of the signals for the legacy receivers are chosen such that the signals for the advanced receivers do not block the legacy receivers in the receipt of the signals intended for them.

Abstract: A cold-stabilized fuel oil composition comprising a major proportion by weight of a middle distillate fuel which boils in the range of 120-500° C. and minor proportions by weight of (A) at least one cold flow improver, (B) at least one detergent additive and (C) at least one cold solubilizer I which has at least one radical having at least 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: In the case of a method for manufacturing glass, with which molten glass is enclosed at least partially by precious metal walls or refractory metal walls, and with which the oxygen partial pressure of the molten glass is influenced by a treatment means to prevent disturbances, gas bubbles or other disturbances often form as a result of over-compensation. This over-compensation can be prevented by locating at least one probe (20) for determining the oxygen partial pressure at the interface—or close to the interface—of the glass melt and metal wall, and by regulating the influencing of the oxygen partial pressure in a safe range of the oxygen partial pressure with the treatment means using a regulating system (39, 45).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the homogeneous heating of products in which the products are heated in an alternating electromagnetic field, in particular a HF field, whereby first regions of the products are heated more intensely than second regions. The method is characterised in that the first regions are cooled at least before or during heating in the alternating field by additional means and/or measures for heat transfer and/or the second regions are heated by additional means and/or measures for heat transfer. Homogenisation of the temperature profile in food, pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic products is achieved with the present method when heating in a high frequency alternating electromagnetic field.

Abstract: The float glass apparatus has a glass melt producing unit including a melting tank and a refining tank for the glass melt, a float tank including a metallic basin and metal bath contained in the basin, conducting devices for conducting the glass melt from the glass melt producing unit to the metal bath and auxiliary devices as needed. In order to minimize bubble defects and extend service life of apparatus parts made from platinum or a platinum alloy, the apparatus includes a device for minimizing direct current flowing between the glass melt producing unit and the float tank, which includes an auxiliary electrode connected with ground and located in the glass melt producing unit in electrical contact with the glass melt and a direct electrical connection between the metallic basin of the float tank and ground.

Abstract: A process for printing on substrates, wherein the substrates are pretreated with a composition which comprises a polymer obtainable by free radical polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated compounds (monomers) (referred to below as polymer for short), and at least 40% by weight of the monomers are olefins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring a passive optical network (1), PON, having a tree-like structure with a main line (3) and a plurality of branches (6.1 to 6.3), the method comprising the steps of: transmitting a wake-up signal (11) from an optical line termination (4), OLT, arranged in the main line (3) to a plurality of monitoring units (DPM1 to DPM3) arranged in the branches (6.1 to 6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical point-to-multipoint repeater for Passive Optical Networks (PONs). A multiport passive optical network extender (1) comprises an optical input/output port for connection via an optical fiber (4) to the feeder side of the PON; a plurality of optical input/output ports for connection via respective optical fibers (5) to the distribution side of the PON; and an electrical distribution network (6) for connecting the feeder-sided input/output port to the plurality of distribution-sided input/output ports in the electrical domain.